From Yo-yo:
Exits from simple turn
To Walking: To Simple Turn: To Lateral:
Entrances to simple turn
From Bonus: From Yo-yo: From Walking:
Exits from simple open
To Yo-yo: To Walking (Sideways):
Entrances to simple open
From Bonus (Regular & Inverse Versions): From Yo-yo:
Exits from lateral
To Elastico: To Soltinho: To Bonus: To Simple Turn: To Walking:
Entrances to lateral
Walking:
Exits from basic step forward-back
To Simple Open: To Simple Turn: To Gostosinho with Simple Turn: To Elastico (Static and Dynamic): To Walking:
Entrances to basic step forward-back
From Shifting Weight on the Spot: From Lateral: From Simple Turn: From Inverse Bonus: From Elastico (Dynamic Version): From Viradinha:
How to use this course
Welcome to the Beginner Course! Here we will go through all the most essential transitions of the Brazilian Zouk. In order to advance quickly in your dance, go through each video and practice along with us. Repeat the practice videos as many times as you need, and make sure to…
With Music Copy
Song: Nao esqueco – Niara ft. Pablo Vitar From Leader’s Back: From Follower’s Back:
Walking Copy
Explanation: Leader’s Back – Counting: Follower’s Back – Counting: Counting – Together:
Twist with arms & lifting of the knee Copy
Explanation – Together: Explanation Leaders, Explanation Followers: Leader’s Back – Counting: Follower’s Back – Counting: Counting – Together:
Leader crossing back when going forwards Copy
Explanation – Together: Explanation Leaders, Explanation Followers: Leader’s Back – Counting: Follower’s Back – Counting: Counting – Together:
Gostosinho Copy
Explanation Together: Explanation Leaders, Explanation Followers: Leader’s Back: Counting: Follower’s Back: Counting: Counting – Together:
Pião Copy
Explanation: Leader’s Back – Counting: Follower’s Back – Counting: Counting – Together:
Balanço Copy
Explanation: Leader’s Back – Counting: Followers’ Back – Counting: Counting – Together:
Lambada Version (side/side, diagonal front, diagonal back) Copy
Explanation: Leader’s Back – Counting: Follower’s Back – Counting: Counting – Together:
Side to Side Copy
The basic step side to side is used together and also by the leaders when the followers go to lateral. It has the same qualities as in the other basic steps – PROJECTION, CONTROL/SUSPENSION, GROUNDING. In this step there are 3 main variations. Variation 1:Projection to the side. Control/suspension step…
Basic Step Forward & Backwards Changing Direction Copy
Explanation – Together: Explanation – Leaders: Explanation – Followers: Leader’s Back – Counting: Follower’s Back – Counting: Counting Together: